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April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wold, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Warren Joins Colleagues Calling for Release of Vulnerable, Low-Risk Detained Persons from Immigration Detention Facilities Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19 Rep. Bob Latta, ...
April 1, 2020 Thompson, Rice Call on ICE to Seek Alternatives to Detention for Migrants Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Harris Leads Colleagues in Push for Release of Vulnerable, Low-Risk Detained Persons from Immigration Detention Facilities Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 1, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 1, 2020 Amata Alerts Churches To SBA Help From CARES Act Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Sens. Lee and Leahy Comment on DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen. Mike Lee
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen. Cory Booker, ...
March 31, 2020 REAX From Senator Patrick Leahy And Senator Mike Lee On The DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen. Mike Lee, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Seeks Federal Investigations into Potential Market Manipulation and Other Illegal Activity by Meat Packers Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is nothing without its workers. As we recognize #CesarChavezDay today, let us thank and honor this nation's workers, especially those on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for all that you do." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #TransVisibilityDay, and I am proud to stand in solidarity with trans people around the country. In light of the public health crisis we face, we must continue to advocate for the trans community and work to ensure they are not denied health care due to discrimination." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep. Mike Johnson, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "I think we can all agree that we miss #MarchMadness. Even though we can't watch her on the court, join me in honoring @IowaWBB head coach Lisa Bluder this #WomensHistoryMonth. She is the all-time winningest coach in program history & was named 2019 Naismith Coach of the Year!" Sen. Joni Ernst
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "César Chávez's towering vision and determined voice helped put the American dream within reach for millions. His commitment to putting workers and families first remains our inspiration and our responsibility. #CesarChavezDay https://speaker.gov/newsroom/33120-1" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on César Chávez Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congressman David Trone Calls on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Release Coronavirus Response Plans Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is ramping up construction of his beloved border wall although experts say the wall is "meaningless" in stopping #COVID19 & in fact could help spread the virus. The President must put public health & safety ahead of his anti-immigrant agenda." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Bacon honors Catherine Lang for Women's History Month Rep. Don Bacon
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Connolly Leads Letter Urging DHS to Exclude COVID-19 Assistance from Public Charge Determinations Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 31, 2020 ICYMI: Results Follow Paul Letter as Revised DHS Guidance to States Designates Firearms Industry and Workers as "Essential' Sen. Rand Paul
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With BOP Director Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Vulnerable staff & inmates within our federal prisons are already starting to contract #COVID19. It's imperative for BOP to immediately move to stop the spread of this disease before it is too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "We r learning FBI flubs on Carter Page spying case r just tip of iceberg IG audited 29 other spying applications on Americans+found problems w EVERY ONE OF THEM! Constitutional rights r at stake when FBI fails 2justify use of spying tools Reforms needed 2protect civil liberties" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Grassley: Alarming FBI Failures on Carter Page FISA were Tip of Iceberg Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For first responders, staying home isn't an option. Great to see local pharmacies like Doug's Compounding Pharmacy help keep our first responders safe by producing & donating hand sanitizers to local police departments. #CompoundingHandoff" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Josef Neumann was a victim of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Monsey. I'm praying for his family. This type of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred has no place in New York or in our country. We will continue to stand up to hate and fear." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - After Rising Numbers of Federal Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 & First COVID-19 related Death Reported in Federal Prison, Nadler & Bass Renew Call for DOJ to Take Action Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Elizabeth Darling, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families - Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Provide Guidance To Child Welfare Agencies During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We have an obligation to protect unaccompanied children who have fled to the US to escape violence. Reports that @DHSgov is violating this legal & moral obligation by sending these children away without required due process are deeply troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "#WomensHistoryMonth celebrates leaders like WY's Nellie Scott & Maud Clairmont. In the 1940s, Nellie, chairman of the Arapaho Council, & Maud, member of the Shoshone Business Council, showed incredible leadership by testifying before Congress to advocate for their tribes." Sen. John Barrasso
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today I want to highlight Belle Case La Follette, wife of former WI Senator & Governor Fightin' Bob La Follette. An activist in her own right, Belle fought for women's suffrage, cofounded @theprogressive & became the 1st woman to graduate from @WisconsinLaw . #WomensHistoryMonth" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2020 Steube Cosponsors Bill to Designate March 29 as "Vietnam Veterans Day" Rep. Greg Steube
March 28, 2020 Scalise: Cares Act Will Help America Overcome Coronavirus Rep. Steve Scalise
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "In this time of crisis, when Iowans are pulling together, it's utterly appalling & disgusting to see scammers going after our seniors. This cannot continue. I'm calling for a crackdown on these horrendous criminals & for more info to be available for those most at-risk." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 Tillis Secures Expansion of H-2A Visa Applicants to Help America's Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Thom Tillis
March 27, 2020 Balderson-Backed COVID-19 Relief Package Supports Ohio Families, Businesses, Health Care Workers Rep. William Balderson
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Rep. Veasey (TX-33) Spearheads Letter Asking Local Officials to Reconsider Ban Stripping Essential Access to Health Care for Texas Women Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Cory Booker, ...
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing #DACA in the midst of this pandemic would take 27,000+ health care workers off the frontlines of fighting coronavirus, where there are so desperately needed. We cannot afford to let that happen -- now, or any time in the future. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Ernst Calls for Crackdown on Scammers Targeting Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020 Ranking Member Cantwell Secures $300 Million for Fishermen Suffering From The Fallout From COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Raskin joins bipartisan effort to reverse proposed Interior Dept. rule threatening millions of migratory birds Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement on Withdrawal from House Resolution 907 Rep. Seth Moulton
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has struck fear in communities across the world -- and scammers are not missing the opportunity to use that fear to their advantage. The @FTC must do more to protect vulnerable communities -- especially seniors -- from scams related to this outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has created a blood shortage and we must increase our nation's supply based on science & facts. @US_FDA should not prevent healthy gay & bisexual men from helping to solve our shortage. FDA should change discriminatory blood donation policies to help save lives." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 26, 2020 Letter to James McHenry, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Cantwell, Washington Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Course, Close Immigration Courts in Seattle Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norcross Calls on Attorney General Barr to End Price Gouging Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Donald Norcross
March 26, 2020 Chairman Risch Statement on DOJ Indictment of Nicolás Maduro Sen. Jim Risch
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Thx to AG Barr for expanding home confinement for elderly+vulnerable nonviolent offenders 2prevent spread of coronavirus using historic First Step Act i led w Sen Durbin &others 2days announcement comes after I raised issue of safety for inmates+staff w DOJ & BOP as virus spreads" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Clark Condemns Racism in Response to COVID-19, Calls for Unity and Facts Rep. Katherine Clark
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, religious leaders hold Statewide Day of Prayer Service Sen. Jim Justice
March 25, 2020 McBath Joins March for Our Lives for "Our Power" Digital Hub Launch, Addresses Students on Second Anniversary of Gun Violence Prevention March Rep. Lucy McBath
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 25, 2020 Coronavirus: Harris, Booker, Jeffries Introduce Bill Aimed at Vulnerable Incarcerated Individuals Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 25, 2020 Klobuchar, Blumenthal, Hirono, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Prohibit Price Gouging During Crises Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wold, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Warren Joins Colleagues Calling for Release of Vulnerable, Low-Risk Detained Persons from Immigration Detention Facilities Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19 Rep.Bob Latta, ...
April 1, 2020 Thompson, Rice Call on ICE to Seek Alternatives to Detention for Migrants Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Harris Leads Colleagues in Push for Release of Vulnerable, Low-Risk Detained Persons from Immigration Detention Facilities Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 1, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 1, 2020 Amata Alerts Churches To SBA Help From CARES Act Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Sens. Lee and Leahy Comment on DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen.Mike Lee
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen.Cory Booker, ...
March 31, 2020 REAX From Senator Patrick Leahy And Senator Mike Lee On The DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen.Mike Lee, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Seeks Federal Investigations into Potential Market Manipulation and Other Illegal Activity by Meat Packers Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is nothing without its workers. As we recognize #CesarChavezDay today, let us thank and honor this nation's workers, especially those on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for all that you do." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #TransVisibilityDay, and I am proud to stand in solidarity with trans people around the country. In light of the public health crisis we face, we must continue to advocate for the trans community and work to ensure they are not denied health care due to discrimination." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep.Mike Johnson, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "I think we can all agree that we miss #MarchMadness. Even though we can't watch her on the court, join me in honoring @IowaWBB head coach Lisa Bluder this #WomensHistoryMonth. She is the all-time winningest coach in program history & was named 2019 Naismith Coach of the Year!" Sen.Joni Ernst
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "César Chávez's towering vision and determined voice helped put the American dream within reach for millions. His commitment to putting workers and families first remains our inspiration and our responsibility. #CesarChavezDay https://speaker.gov/newsroom/33120-1" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on César Chávez Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congressman David Trone Calls on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Release Coronavirus Response Plans Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is ramping up construction of his beloved border wall although experts say the wall is "meaningless" in stopping #COVID19 & in fact could help spread the virus. The President must put public health & safety ahead of his anti-immigrant agenda." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Bacon honors Catherine Lang for Women's History Month Rep.Don Bacon
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Connolly Leads Letter Urging DHS to Exclude COVID-19 Assistance from Public Charge Determinations Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 31, 2020 ICYMI: Results Follow Paul Letter as Revised DHS Guidance to States Designates Firearms Industry and Workers as "Essential' Sen.Rand Paul
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With BOP Director Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Vulnerable staff & inmates within our federal prisons are already starting to contract #COVID19. It's imperative for BOP to immediately move to stop the spread of this disease before it is too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "We r learning FBI flubs on Carter Page spying case r just tip of iceberg IG audited 29 other spying applications on Americans+found problems w EVERY ONE OF THEM! Constitutional rights r at stake when FBI fails 2justify use of spying tools Reforms needed 2protect civil liberties" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Grassley: Alarming FBI Failures on Carter Page FISA were Tip of Iceberg Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For first responders, staying home isn't an option. Great to see local pharmacies like Doug's Compounding Pharmacy help keep our first responders safe by producing & donating hand sanitizers to local police departments. #CompoundingHandoff" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Josef Neumann was a victim of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Monsey. I'm praying for his family. This type of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred has no place in New York or in our country. We will continue to stand up to hate and fear." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - After Rising Numbers of Federal Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 & First COVID-19 related Death Reported in Federal Prison, Nadler & Bass Renew Call for DOJ to Take Action Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Elizabeth Darling, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families - Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Provide Guidance To Child Welfare Agencies During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We have an obligation to protect unaccompanied children who have fled to the US to escape violence. Reports that @DHSgov is violating this legal & moral obligation by sending these children away without required due process are deeply troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "#WomensHistoryMonth celebrates leaders like WY's Nellie Scott & Maud Clairmont. In the 1940s, Nellie, chairman of the Arapaho Council, & Maud, member of the Shoshone Business Council, showed incredible leadership by testifying before Congress to advocate for their tribes." Sen.John Barrasso
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today I want to highlight Belle Case La Follette, wife of former WI Senator & Governor Fightin' Bob La Follette. An activist in her own right, Belle fought for women's suffrage, cofounded @theprogressive & became the 1st woman to graduate from @WisconsinLaw . #WomensHistoryMonth" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2020 Steube Cosponsors Bill to Designate March 29 as "Vietnam Veterans Day" Rep.Greg Steube
March 28, 2020 Scalise: Cares Act Will Help America Overcome Coronavirus Rep.Steve Scalise
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "In this time of crisis, when Iowans are pulling together, it's utterly appalling & disgusting to see scammers going after our seniors. This cannot continue. I'm calling for a crackdown on these horrendous criminals & for more info to be available for those most at-risk." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 Tillis Secures Expansion of H-2A Visa Applicants to Help America's Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Thom Tillis
March 27, 2020 Balderson-Backed COVID-19 Relief Package Supports Ohio Families, Businesses, Health Care Workers Rep.William Balderson
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Rep. Veasey (TX-33) Spearheads Letter Asking Local Officials to Reconsider Ban Stripping Essential Access to Health Care for Texas Women Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Cory Booker, ...
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing #DACA in the midst of this pandemic would take 27,000+ health care workers off the frontlines of fighting coronavirus, where there are so desperately needed. We cannot afford to let that happen -- now, or any time in the future. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Ernst Calls for Crackdown on Scammers Targeting Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst
March 26, 2020 Ranking Member Cantwell Secures $300 Million for Fishermen Suffering From The Fallout From COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Raskin joins bipartisan effort to reverse proposed Interior Dept. rule threatening millions of migratory birds Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement on Withdrawal from House Resolution 907 Rep.Seth Moulton
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has struck fear in communities across the world -- and scammers are not missing the opportunity to use that fear to their advantage. The @FTC must do more to protect vulnerable communities -- especially seniors -- from scams related to this outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has created a blood shortage and we must increase our nation's supply based on science & facts. @US_FDA should not prevent healthy gay & bisexual men from helping to solve our shortage. FDA should change discriminatory blood donation policies to help save lives." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 26, 2020 Letter to James McHenry, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Cantwell, Washington Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Course, Close Immigration Courts in Seattle Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norcross Calls on Attorney General Barr to End Price Gouging Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Donald Norcross
March 26, 2020 Chairman Risch Statement on DOJ Indictment of Nicolás Maduro Sen.Jim Risch
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Thx to AG Barr for expanding home confinement for elderly+vulnerable nonviolent offenders 2prevent spread of coronavirus using historic First Step Act i led w Sen Durbin &others 2days announcement comes after I raised issue of safety for inmates+staff w DOJ & BOP as virus spreads" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Clark Condemns Racism in Response to COVID-19, Calls for Unity and Facts Rep.Katherine Clark
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, religious leaders hold Statewide Day of Prayer Service Sen.Jim Justice
March 25, 2020 McBath Joins March for Our Lives for "Our Power" Digital Hub Launch, Addresses Students on Second Anniversary of Gun Violence Prevention March Rep.Lucy McBath
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 25, 2020 Coronavirus: Harris, Booker, Jeffries Introduce Bill Aimed at Vulnerable Incarcerated Individuals Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 25, 2020 Klobuchar, Blumenthal, Hirono, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Prohibit Price Gouging During Crises Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
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